Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
polycarpoides
ID:
1262578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Peralta

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fl. San Juan 1: 167 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261916



Common Names

  • Polycarpoides Montiopsis
  • Montiopsis polycarpoides
  • Polycarpoides Montiopsi


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Description

Montiopsis polycarpoides (also called many-fruited montiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Montiaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an annual herb growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Montiopsis polycarpoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Montiopsis polycarpoides are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montiopsis polycarpoides is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of at least 6 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the cutting sparingly and wait for new growth to appear before watering again. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Montiopsis polycarpoides

Montiopsis polycarpoides is native to South America.

Montiopsis polycarpoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Montiopsis polycarpoides?

Montiopsis polycarpoides is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the characteristics of Montiopsis polycarpoides?

Montiopsis polycarpoides is a small shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

How can Montiopsis polycarpoides be propagated?

Montiopsis polycarpoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50200680: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Iris Edith Peralta (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peralta' in the authors string.